2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 269 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
